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10. Blue Jay; P. R.; roosts in tree-tops. 



11. American Robin; P. R.; feeds from the sumac bushes or other wild 

 berries, during a thaw from the slough banks as a Plover; roosts in thickets. 



12. Northern Flicker; P. R.; wood-boring insects, chiefly from dead wood. 

 ■13. Swamp Sparrows; W. V.; roosts in deep, thick grass. 



14. Downy Woodpecker; P. R.; feeds chiefly on boring insects in the small 

 limbs of trees, in brush or even in weed stalks. 



15. Bob-white; P. R.; its food consists of seed picked from, on or near 

 the ground; roosts on the ground in thickets. 



16. Bluebird; P.R. 



17. American Rough-legged Hawk; W.V.; food, Bob-white, (?), Blue Jays 

 (?), rabbits and rats; roosts in tall trees. 



18. American Crow; P.R.; food, corn, poultry (?) and carrion; roosts in 

 large colonies in trees. 



19. Red-tailed Hawk; W. V. 



20. Meadowlark; P.R. (more abundant in winter; rare in summer); feeds 

 on grass seeds; roosts on the ground in low grass. 



21. Carolina Wren; W.V. 



22. Tufted Titmouse; rare P.R., abundant W.V.; feeds to a large extent 

 on insects from the bark of trees. 



23. Northern Shrike; W.V.; food, Sparrows chiefly. 



24. Towhee; W.V. 



25. Red-headed Woodpecker; P. R.; feeds on boring pests from post oak 

 trees (chiefly). 



3. In the case of the Flicker, Robin, Blue Jay, and Bluebird they migrate, 

 although permanent residents in this locality. In each of these cases there is 

 an interval when no birds are seen between the summer and winter birds. 



4. Our smaller birds are usually found in creek-bottoms or near ponds 

 while the larger ones roam about over large areas. All birds are not alike in 

 this respect; for instance, one pair of Blue Jays is always found near a slough 

 while another pair roams over a section of land. 



9. The track of a Crow has the broad toes in front and one behind without 

 a deep impression made by the tarsus. That of a Pheasant is as a chicken's, 

 only shorter. The tarsus leaves a noticeable print which the hind toe does not 

 show. The Sparrow has a long hind toe and three front ones. The hind toe of 

 the Lark is not so long. 



10. See Q. 2. — Theodore R. Beard, Sapulpa, Okla. 



[Here is a record of observations that can. well be emulated. How many boys and 

 girls are there that can do as well for their locality? As soon as you have introduced 

 yourself to a bird by learning its name, there are numberless observations to make on its 

 habits before you really know it. Does everyone agree that the hind toe of the Lark 

 is shorter than that of the Sparrow? — A. A. A.] 



